Hat, Herringbone Twill, M1941 (Daisy Mae) photo1 and already allows for shrinkage

and already allows for shrinkage

This article also includes information on how this item was laced and worn

this item is made authentically from US Army spec herringbone twill weave fabric

and waist band are made of 100% wool yarn dyed to the authentic shading

Scarlet/White

Hat, Herringbone Twill, M1941 (Daisy Mae) photo1 and already allows for shrinkageThis hat is made from custom woven 100% cotton herringbone twill fabric and Mil spec dyed in the shade of OD #5 (light shade, "sage") and meant to be worn with the Army Light Shade HBT fatigues. These are the fatigue headgear more commonly known as "Daisy Mae". These hats were widely used during the early stages of WWII, then they were replaced by the Cap, Herringbone Twill (Fatigue). Both men and women are known to have worn this hat in WWII.